A pension fund is a sum of money that provides income for employees of a company in retirement. According to a CNNMoney article, “Is Your Pension Safe?”, a new law allows certain pension plans that are projected to run out of money within the next 20 years to reduce benefits of current retirees. The law protects retirees older than 80 from experiencing any reductions, however. There are multiple reasons for why some pension plans are having financial problems (e.g.: giant holes in budgets caused by the Great Recession, more retirees than active workers, etc.).

When I first started to research articles for my topic, I wasn’t sure how at first. I used Google to help me find some basic information. Although I found a couple that would be useful, it didn’t help. That was, until I started to use some of the research databases that were provided by the school. To my surprise, I found so many articles based off of my topic. Two of the articles that I found and were mentioned in my annotated bibliography were how facial technology might be illegal, and how encrypted messaging apps and SMS are might be monitored by the government.

I have been researching the benefits of hot showers and the benefits and cold showers, and which water temperature is better? I have been taking hot showers all my life just based on the fact that I feel like hot showers are more relaxing, and that is the main benefit I have found in hot showers. Hot showers relieve muscle tension and produce Heat Stress Proteins, and hot showers open your pores and clean your skin.

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Taking a deeper look into the seemingly abstract and metaphysical world of lucid dreaming can lead to further knowledge of the brain, the unconscious psyche, and its therapeutic properties. This research paper delves beyond general knowledge of dreaming, specifically lucid dream. Lucid dreaming can be defined as becoming conscious of one's dream, while still being in said dream state. This can lead to manipulation of the dream, a deeper form of self awareness, and in some cases therapy for PTSD and nightmares.

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Taking a deeper look into the seemingly abstract and metaphysical world of lucid dreaming can lead to further knowledge of the brain, the unconscious psyche, and its therapeutic properties. This research paper delves beyond general knowledge of dreaming, specifically lucid dream. Lucid dreaming can be defined as becoming conscious of one's dream, while still being in said dream state. This can lead to manipulation of the dream, a deeper form of self awareness, and in some cases therapy for PTSD and nightmares.

Gales opposing viewpoints database gave me good information about my position on my topic, and also the opposing view on my position. I gathered statistics and stories, but also a well thought PETA argumentative article. It gave me knowledge about my subject, and also knowledge of what people think of my subject. I found articles about how hunting is what brings a family together, and I also found articles that show why it is bad for the animal including suffering, and natural order.

Looking into different Blogs and Twitter I found that writing has taken a big impact. According to all these sources writing is very beneficial especially within health. Not only that but many mention there is an understanding of one's self. It is a therapy in a sense that it is personal therapy. You can say whatever it is you wish to say and choose whether or not it should be judged. You are your own critic, which could be harsh because after all we are own biggest critic on life however that makes our opinions far less accurate because we know our capabilities.

In addition to the health benefits of meditation, there are countless other ways that the practice of meditation can enrich a persons life. One of these other benefits is the ability to get to know our true selves; through mindful meditation, one can objectively observe themselves and discover blind spots in their vision of themselves and the world around them. Meditation can also improve academic grades; according to a University of California Santa Barbara study, mindful mediation improves cognitive function and can help raise test scores.

Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind. Exercising causes the body to produce endorphins, chemicals that can help a person to feel more peaceful and happy. Exercise can help some people sleep better. It can also help some people who have mild depression and low self-esteem. Plus, exercise can give people a real sense of accomplishment and pride at having achieved a certain goal

I am doing research on the benefits and risk of Yoga and in my processes of gathering information I interviewed a amazing man and yoga instructor, Scott Moore. His words were so enlightening and beautiful about his practice in Yoga that I had to share it. He has inspired me to continue my research in Yoga and my practice. Here is our interview:

How long have you been practicing yoga?
I’ve been practicing yoga since 1999, so about 13 years.

What I Learned: Relaxation leads to healing. This is the belief of many yoga instructors. I found that the list goes on and on for the benefits of bikram yoga. It is believed and been proven to reduce asthma, arthritis, and high blood pressure.